'There seems to be a big need' - five acre walking field could help pet owners with nervous dogs

Dog walkers in Sleaford are being asked whether a five acre dog walking field would be useful (Image: Steve Murphy / Daily Mirror)

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Dog owners are being asked if there is demand for a secure five acre walking field in the Sleaford area which could be rented out on an hourly basis.

Many dogs may find it difficult to be in the same area with other dogs, or may need extra space to run off the lead and Marianne Jackson, a pet owner, has a field near Heckington which she feels would be ideal.

However, she wants to gauge the opinion of others before making a formal application and has set up a questionnaire.

She said: "We have sighthounds who do not get on with other dogs and there seems to be a big need for this type of field.